Quick Summary
Based in West Lafayette, United States, Purdue University is a public land-grant research university with roots dating back to 1869. Ranked #89 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 52211 students including 18.5% from outside United States. Known for strengths in Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 52.7%.
01
Institutional Profile
Who they are
Purdue has frozen tuition for 13 consecutive years, offers world-class engineering, and is known as the 'Cradle of Astronauts'.
Subject Strengths
Aerospace EngineeringAgricultural EngineeringCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPharmacyComputer Science
Founded1869
TypePublic Land-grant Research University
Total Students52211
Intl Students18.5%
Faculty Ratio17
CampusSuburban
Campus Size2,468 acres
Affiliated HospitalsIU Health Arnett Hospital,Franciscan Health Lafayette
AccreditationHigher Learning Commission (HLC)
02
Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#89
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#86
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#101
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate Majors,Master's Degrees,Doctoral Degrees,Professional Certifications
Programs
PhD in Engineering,PhD in Biological Sciences,PhD in Chemistry,PhD in Management,PhD in Education
PhD Programs
Purdue Global,Online MS in Engineering,Online MBA
Online Programs
Birck Nanotechnology Center,Bindley Bioscience Center,Purdue Research Park,Discovery Park
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Accreditation
04
Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate52.7%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA3.5
GREOptional for most programs
GMATOptional for MBA
SATRequired
ACTRequired
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · January 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · September 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Apply by the November 1 Early Action deadline for maximum scholarship consideration and to be considered for the Honors College.
05
Cost Ledger
Annual estimate
UG Tuition
$9,992/yr
per year · USD
Living Cost
$10,030/yr
per year · USD
PG Tuition
$10,330/yr
per year · USD
Application Fee
$60
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
$22,700/yr
tuition + living + essentials · USD
Scholarships AvailableTrustees Scholarship,Presidential Scholarship,National Merit Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$10,000
Financial AidAvailable via FAFSA
Work-StudyAvailable
06
Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate Majors,Master's Degrees,Doctoral Degrees,Professional Certifications programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Aeronautics and Astronautics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Computer Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Nursing | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Professional Flight | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
07
Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$71,000
Average Salary After Graduation
96%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementExtremely High
Industry Connections
BoeingNASAEli LillyCaterpillarJohn Deere
Notable Alumni
Neil Armstrong,Gene Cernan,Drew Brees,Orville Redenbacher
08
Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Ross-Ade Stadium,Mackey Arena,France A. Córdova Co-rec
Student Clubs
1000
Library Resources
Wilmeth Active Learning Center,Hicks Undergraduate Library
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available